EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Music Education, Music Studies Concentration, GPA: 4.0/4.0, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Worship Leadership, GPA: 4.0/4.0, Summa Cum Laude, The King’s University, Southlake, Texas, 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Christian Day School Concentration, GPA: 3.54/4.0, Magna Cum Laude, Central Bible College (Evangel University), Springfield, Missouri, 1985
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Educator
Oversaw launch and development of performing arts school (500+ students)
Launched and developed orchestra programs at multiple public school campuses
Conductor / Music Director
Experienced working in a variety of musical styles (classical, pop, musical theatre, contemporary worship)
Vocal director (choirs, vocal ensembles, worship teams, soloists)
Instrumental conductor for Orchestras (full, string, theater pit, etc.), touring ensembles
Arranger / Orchestrator / Recording Producer
Scored vocal and instrumental charts for concert performances, theatrical productions, and worship services
Produced professional quality recordings (vocal and instrumental) for live and broadcast events
Theatrical Producer
Produced and administrated large-scale Broadway-style shows
Managed production team(directors, choreographers, cast, and crew)
Oversaw creative design elements (scenic, lighting, video, audio, costumes, etc.)
Managed event team(box office, house operations, marketing, etc.)
Managed production budgets ($650,000 annually)
Administrator / Manager
Organized touring events for choir and orchestra
Established data and technology systems to support a fast-growing music department
Managed music libraries and resources
Managed merchandise sales
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS
Director of Orchestras, Keller Independent School District, Keller, Texas
String Orchestra, Timber Creek High School, 2020–Present
String Orchestra, Trinity Springs Middle School, 2020–Present
String Orchestra, Trinity Meadows Intermediate School, 2020–Present
Adjunct professor, Department of Worship and Music Studies, The King’s University, Southlake, Texas
Orchestration/Arranging, 2018
Private instructor, Schubert Music Studio, Fort Worth, Texas
Cello, double bass, 2011–2020
Private instructor, Northwest Independent School District, Roanoke, Texas
Cello, Tidwell Middle School, Roanoke, TX, 2017–2018, 2018–2019
Cello, Medlin Middle School, Trophy Club, TX, 2011–2012
Cello, Chisholm Trail Middle School, Rhome, TX, 2011–2012
Independent music educator, Keller Independent School District, Keller, Texas
Classroom instructor, Strings, KISDString Academy, 2017–2018, 2018–2019
Classroom instructor, Strings,KISD SummerString Camp, 2018, 2019
Private instructor, Cello, Bear Creek Intermediate School, 2018–2019
Classroom instructor, Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy, Keller, Texas
Strings, 2018–Present
Classroom instructor, Arco Chamber Music Camp, Keller, Texas
Strings, 2018, 2019
Private instructor, Carrollton-Farmer’s Branch Independent School District, Roanoke, Texas
Cello, Barbara Bush Middle School, Irving, Texas, 2011–2012
Cello, R. L. Turner High School, Carrollton, Texas, 2011–2012
Cello, Ted Polk Middle School, Carrollton, Texas, 2011–2012
Cello, DeWitt Perry Middle School, Carrollton, Texas, 2011–2012
TEACHING INTERESTS
Strings/Orchestra, Music Theory, Music Technology, Music Appreciation, Music History, Music Composition and Arranging, Contemporary Ensembles, Musical Theatre
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Director of Orchestras, Keller Independent School District, Keller, Texas, full-time, 2020-Present
Owner, Schubert Music Productions, Fort Worth, Texas, 2011–Present
Orchestrator, music preparation services, and music educator
Orchestrator, music preparation services, and music educator
Pastor of Performing Arts, Gateway Church, Southlake, Texas, full-time, 2012–2017
Head of department, music director, and orchestrator for one of America’s leading churches, producing Broadway-style shows with house audiences of 50,000+, as well as internet and television (DayStar Network)broadcast audiences
Head of department, music director, and orchestrator for one of America’s leading churches, producing Broadway-style shows with house audiences of 50,000+, as well as internet and television (DayStar Network)broadcast audiences
Co-founder, manager, orchestrator, cellist, Peoples String Trio, Fresno, California, part-time, 2005–2011
120+ performances for weddings, receptions, and corporate events
Worship Arts Associate Pastor, Peoples Church, Fresno, California, full-time, 1999–2011
Co-led music ministry of one of Central California’s influential churches including 100-voice choir, multiple vocal ensembles, and 30-piece orchestra
Co-led music ministry of one of Central California’s influential churches including 100-voice choir, multiple vocal ensembles, and 30-piece orchestra
Music Director, Celebrant Singers, Visalia, California, full-time, 1984–1998
Led music teams (10 vocalists / 12 instrumentalists) on 36 domestic and international tours performing 300+ concerts annually
Led music teams (10 vocalists / 12 instrumentalists) on 36 domestic and international tours performing 300+ concerts annually
SPECIALTY SOFTWARE EXPERTISE
Finale (music notation), 1992–Present
ProTools (DAW), 2011–Present
Logic Pro X (DAW – limited experience), 2019–Present
AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Texas Music Educators Association, 2011–Present
Member, United Educators Association, 2022–Present
AWARDS
Who’s Who Among America’s Universities and Colleges, 1985
National Honor Society,Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, Illinois, 1978
ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITIONS
Passages, a program symphony in three movements for orchestra, 20181. “Green Pastures” 2. “Shadowed Valleys” 3. “Mountain Vistas”
“Regal Reality,” a cinematic piece for orchestra, 2018
“Sunrise,” a cinematic piece for orchestra, 2018
“Bjorn Modulation,” for string orchestra and percussion, 2018
“I Believe in You,” for spoken word, rhythm section and strings, Easter Weekend, Gateway Church, 2014
“I Remember with Forever Yours,” by D Schubert and D Moore, for solo guitar and strings, Forever Yours DVD, Gateway Church, 2012
“Forever Now,” for orchestra, Women's Conference, Gateway Church, 2012
ORCHESTRATIONS / ARRANGEMENTS
GATEWAY CHURCH, Southlake Texas
70+ orchestrations / arrangements for stage productions and worship services. Scoring for multiple solos, worship team, choir, rhythm section, and full orchestra
PEOPLES CHURCH, Fresno, California
110+ orchestrations / arrangements for worship services and stage productions. Scoring for multiple solos, worship team, choir, rhythm section, and full orchestra
PEOPLES STRING TRIO, Fresno, California
80+ orchestrations / arrangements for string trio
PRODUCTION CREDITS
GATEWAY CHURCH, Southlake, Texas
Theatrical shows
Orchestrator, Chasing Lights (Christmas musical), 2018
Writing team, producer, music director, orchestrator, vocalist, Chasing Lights (Christmas musical), 2016
Producer, music director, Fiddler on the Roof, original Broadway score, 2016
Producer, music director, Godspell, 2011 Broadway score, 2015
Writing team, producer, music director, orchestrator, vocalist, Truthical (Christmas musical), 2014, 2015
Producer, music director, vocalist, The Show –- A Musical Comedy, 2013
Producer, music director, orchestrator, vocalist, It's a Wonderful Christmas (Christmas musical) 2012, 2013
Scenic design and construction, Truthical (Christmas musical), 2011
Special features
Producer, cellist, Victor’s Crown Opener, Women’s Conference, 2016
Producer, arranger, orchestrator, Let There Be Light Opener, Women’s Conference, 2015
Producer, arranger, I Believe in You Opener, Church Leaders Conference, 2014
Producer, arranger, orchestrator, vocalist,Pink Pearl (a one-act musical), Women’s Conference, 2014
Producer, arranger, orchestrator, vocalist, Hosanna Opener, Women’s Conference, 2014
Producer, arranger, orchestrator, vocalist, Our God Reigns Opener, Women’s Conference, 2013
Producer, Blood, Sweat, Tears Opener, Men’s Conference, 2013
Producer, Forged by Fire Opener, Men’s Conference, 2013
Producer, arranger, orchestrator, vocalist, Masquerade de la Laugh (a one-act musical), Women’s Event, 2012
Producer, arranger, orchestrator, vocalist, Forever Now Opener, Women’s Conference, 2012
Producer, Generations Opener, Men’s Conference, 2012
PEOPLES CHURCH, Fresno, California
Associate producer, director, scenic designer, Imago Dei (Christmas musical), 2010
Associate producer, director, scenic designer, Asculta (Christmas musical), 2009
Associate producer, director, scenic designer, King Arriving (Christmas musical), 2008
Associate producer, director, scenic designer, Imagine Christmas (Christmas musical), 2007
Associate producer, director, The Journey (Christmas musical), 2006
Associate producer, director, ‘I AM!’ the Light (Christmas musical), 2005
Writing team, associate producer, director, Treasures of Christmas (Christmas musical), 2002
Writing team, associate producer, director, Christmas at the Majestic (Christmas musical), 2001
Writing team, associate producer, director, Portraits of a Legacy (Christmas musical), 2000
Writing team, associate producer, director, A Wellandport Christmas (Christmas musical), 1999
CONCERT TOURS and PERFORMANCES
PEOPLES CHURCH, Fresno, California
Tour manager, vocalist, Christmas Concert, Valley State Prison, Chowchilla, California, 2004
Tour manager, cellist, City of Fresno Christmas Tree Lighting, Fresno, California, 2004
Tour manager, vocalist, Be Glad (Word) MusiCalifornia premier, San Diego, California, 2003
Tour manager, worship leader, Experiencing God – the Musical (Lifeway) MusiCalifornia premier, San Diego, California, 2000
Producer, director, Proud to Be a Christian Tour, Junior High Choir, 1999
Director, Fresno Police Officer’s Memorial, Fresno, California, 1999
Tour manager, vocalist, A Time for Joy (Allegis) MusiCalifornia premier, San Diego, California, 1998
Tour manager, vocalist, God for Us (Integrity Music) MusiCalifornia premier, San Diego, California, 1998
CELEBRANT SINGERS, Visalia, CA
36 domestic and international tours (Albania, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Colombia, Cuba, Czech Republic, England, Faroe Islands, France, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Philippines, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, and Switzerland)
First open-air Christian gathering after cultural revolution – Albania,1991
Concert for Mother Teresa, Missionaries of Charity, Calcutta, India, 1990, 1988, 1986
Concert for Papal Audience, Pope John Paul II, Vatican City, Rome, 1990
DISCOGRAPHY
SCHUBERT MUSIC PRODUCTIONS, Fort Worth, Texas
Cellist, “You Sustain Me,” EP by Sydney Johnson, 2018
Cellist, “Here I Stand,” Barchu by Sukat Shalom Worship, 2018
Cellist, “The Choice” by Ed Kerr, 2017
GATEWAY WORSHIP, Gateway Church, Southlake Texas
Cellist, “My Heart Is Yours,” Waiting on a Whisper, 2017
Cellist, “We Bow Low,” The Blessed Life, 2014
Orchestrator, “We Will See,” Forever Yours DVD, 2013
Orchestrator, vocalist, It’s a Life and It’s Wonderful cast recording, 2012
3SIXTEEN CHOIR, Peoples Church, Fresno, California
Vocalist, House of Praise, 2004
Vocalist, Treasures of Christmas, 2002
Vocalist, Portraits of Christmas, 2000
CELEBRANT SINGERS, Visalia, California
Vocalist, Je Me Réjouis en mon Dieu! 1998
Vocalist, Su Amor te Sostendrá,1998
Vocalist, Resting in His Love,1997
Vocalist,Yo Me Regocijaré,1995
Vocalist, His Love Is Holding You,1995
Vocalist, I Will Rejoice in The Lord,1993
Vocalist, He Will Be Strong, 1991
